Ernest is named after its breeder, Prof Ernest Salmon. It was selected at Wye College, Kent as a seedling code OZ97a in 1923 from seed collected in 1921 as an open-pollination of Neomex AA7.
English hops begin to be harvested annually in the fall starting at the beginning of September, and often continuing into early October.
Ernest is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping.
Aroma: Fruity - apricot, citrus and spice.
Bittering: It has clear 'New World' characteristics producing a complex flavour with predominantly fruity notes, especially apricot, citrus and spice.
